Detectives investigating the disorder at Vale Park at last month's Potteries Derby have released pictures of nine more men they are hoping to identify.

The appeal comes after officers spent hours scouring CCTV and bodycam footage of the Checkatrade Trophy tie, which saw the Valiants win 4-0 against Stoke City U21 on December 4.

Officers have today confirmed 47 people have already been arrested following a number of public order and criminal damage offences before, during, and after the tie.

Detective Inspector Steve Ward, senior investigating officer for Staffordshire Police, said: "I would like to thank the public for their incredible support in this investigation. The size of this investigation means it will take time to identify all those of interest and we could not make the same progress without the support provided.

“Violence and disorder at sporting fixtures will not be tolerated and we will continue to examine the evidence to identify everyone linked to wrongdoing at the fixture."

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Anyone with any information is asked to contact philip.pegg@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk quoting incident number 92 of 6 December and providing the reference number related to the image you are identifying. Alternatively, for guaranteed anonymity, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.